Michał Sacharewicz via Compfight
Every now and then, it sure feels nice to not have to wake up frazzled to the sound of the alarm clock, blasting away, nudging us away from dreamland and back to the reality of the daily grind. For most people, sleeping in is a luxury that they can afford very few and far between.
For some, however, their tendency is to not just catch up on sleep, but to actually overdo it. While it is well and good that your body is getting the opportunity to rest up and recuperate, oversleeping just may put your health at even more risk as much as missing out on sleep can.
Hypersomnia
Most people are familiar with the condition of insomnia, or the inability to get a decent night’s sleep. The opposite of this would be hypersomnia, or an overdose of sleep. While both are on different ends of the spectrum, both are considered to be disorders, an abnormality insofar as sleep and health are concerned.
Normal Sleep Hours
For adults, it is ideal to get a good 7 to 9 hours of sleep, if only to recuperate from the previous day, and recharge for the next. For people with hypersomnia, however, they find themselves sleeping for as much as 10-12 hours a day – which is already half the day. If not, then they feel groggy and sleep throughout the day.
Side-Effects
Oversleeping may be a sign of a weak heart or depression. Because you are unable to function well for the most part of the day, on account of being sleepy, you become more prone to stress and obesity. Some use oversleeping as a way to cope with stress, or rather, to avoid stress, but in effect, only exacerbates it for them because they are not confronting the source.
If you suspect that you suffer from hypersomnia, consult with your doctor immediately so that you can be advised as to the safest way to deal with it.
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